Organised by Good Running Events, the popular Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon returns to the East Anglian running calendar for 2024.
With a start and finish based within the Norfolk Showground site, and a super scenic route along closed roads through the countryside in the Heart of Norfolk, do not miss the return of this iconic event.
- Registration Opens: 8.30am
- Half Marathon Start: 10.30am
- Event Close: 2:00pm
Age limit 17 years+
A bespoke medal and goodie bag will be available to all runners. Chip Timing is in operation and trophies are awarded to the top three male and female runners, and first male and female in each age category.
The event features roads that are fully closed for the purpose of the event. The course will be marshalled and clearly signposted. Unfortunately no pets, wheelchairs or prams are able to be used within the race.
There is a cut-off of 3.5 hours for this event.
Global Adventure Challenges will let us know once you’ve registered, and we’ll send you a free branded t-shirt, along with your online fundraising guide with helpful tips and ideas.
Other challenges and dates are available too, click here to see more.



We are proud to announce that we have partnered with Bike Events for the Norwich 100/60/30 bike ride and have 8 FREE entry places to offer.
In return for your free space, we ask you to raise a minimum sponsorship of £125 per person. You will receive a free Charity t-shirt and lot of support from our fundraising team.
Bike Events offer a medal and refreshments at the end of the event.
To request your free space, please email our Community Fundraiser, Louise Archer, at louisearcher@priscillabaconhospice.org.uk or call 01603 331166.
Once your place is confirmed, we will send you everything you need to start your Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity fundraising.
Photo credit: Mark Coventry
30/60 Mile Route
A beautiful 30 or 60 mile ride in Norfolk’s lovely countryside. Starting from The Forum and taking in the edge of the Broads, touching the coast on the 60, while the 30 mile loops inland taking in a stretch alongside the Bure Valley Railway, before reaching bucolic Ranworth, and then a triumphant return to food, drink and a medal at the Finish – Lower School by the Cathedral. Click here to read more.
100 Mile Route
A classic, (and very beautiful), 100 mile ride around Norfolk. Starting from The Forum and taking in the edge of the Broads, Horsey Mill, the coast, (and some hills!), all the way to Cley, and Blakeney, then a new route through Holt to Blickling Hall before food, drink and a medal back at the Finish – Lower School by the Cathedral. Click here to read more.
Quotes from previous riders
“I was so impressed by every aspect of this event and just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of those involved – the marshals, the motorcyclists, the starters, the welcome committee at the finish, the local venues for refreshments and all of the countless and unseen volunteers that put this event together and made it such a magnificent day.” S.N.
“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Norwich bike ride. The route was well planned out and signposted, refreshments were plentiful and all volunteers incredibly friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for organising such a wonderful event, I will be sure to sign up for next year’s!” E.B.
“Thank you for a fantastically well organised event last weekend. This is the first sportive I’ve taken part in since lockdown in March and I think you and the team did an excellent job. I look forward to riding with you at one of your future events.” Mark L.



Remember the life of someone special at this new event, whilst supporting the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity to enhance the care for patients and their loved ones at Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
Walk a 5K or 10K route through the surrounding countryside, to finish at Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
10K Walk
10.45 arrival for 11am set off.
5K Walk
11.45 arrival for 12pm set off.
The Friends Café at The Lodge will be open for a BBQ and other refreshments after the walk.
Ticket prices
- Adult ticket (18yrs+) – £12.50
- Child ticket (5-17yrs) – £7.50
- Under 5s – Free
- Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £35.00
Closer to the event, we will send you an information pack by email, including a printable sheet on which you can write a message to wear whilst you walk, if you wish to.
On the day, we will provide paper hearts on which messages can also be written. These will be hung in the garden for temporary display, and then buried in the gardens at Priscilla Bacon Lodge after the event.
The exact starting location and parking information will be shared with you closer to the event date.
The registration fee helps to cover the cost of the event, so we encourage all adults who sign up to help raise funds by pledging to raise £75.00 in sponsorship. Participants who raise over £100.00 will receive a branded t-shirt, and those who raise over £200.00 will be entered into a draw to receive Afternoon Tea for two at The Friends Café.
We are thrilled to be benefitting from profits and donations for the second year running at this very popular horticultural event.
Plant Lovers Day is now in its 18th year, and takes place at the beautiful monastic site of Creake Abbey, just south of Burnham Market in north Norfolk.
Plant Lovers’ Day, now in its 18th year, welcomes specialist garden nurseries from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex; and leading nurseries from further afield are invited to showcase their best quality plants. Excellent-value herbaceous perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, climbers and a wide selection of popular plants such as roses, will be on offer.
Visitors are invited to buy direct from the nurseries, or pre-order specific plants with collection on the day. As always, the public is encouraged to take full advantage of the advice and inspiration on offer from the region’s leading plantsmen. See the full list of stand holders here.
Entrance to the plant fair is £5.00 per adult, with all proceeds coming to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity. There is no charge for under 16s. The rest of the site is free to visitors. Dogs on leads are welcome, but must not be left in cars.
A plant creche will operate all day in the Main Barn, allowing you to shop and drop. Supervised by a member of Creake Abbey staff.
Refreshments on the day will be provided by a stunning line up of carefully selected Norfolk street food and catering businesses alongside The Barn Café, as follows:
Owie’s Big Black Piggy Porkers – hot bacon or sausage baps and pork burgers
The Duck Truck – the famous duck wraps with cucumber, spring onion and hoisin sauce
Coffeesmiths – Artisan coffee, tea and snacks
The Hope Coffee Co – Barista coffee, tea and hot chocolate
Traditional Norfolk Ice Cream – Cones, ice creams and tubs from the Lakenham Creamery
Visitors may also browse the wares and services of Creake Abbey’s resident independent shops and services free of charge.
For further information, or if you have any questions about this event, please email: events@priscillabaconhospice.org.uk.



Places for this event are now SOLD OUT, however you can join the waiting list at the sign up link above.
Back for its second year, from the organisers of the Blickling Half Marathons, comes The Norfolk Marathon! Starting and finishing in Cromer, this is a road race, and entries are expected to sell out quickly.
NEW for 2025 is a Half Marathon option!
Book your place at the link above and select a FREE place for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity. By doing so, you agree to raise a minimum of £250 and consent to EPIC Norfolk sharing your email address with us. We will then get in touch and send you a free branded t-shirt or vest to run in, if you would like one.
You will also agree that if you are unable to participate on the day, you will be liable for paying your £47.50 entry fee to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
Our friendly team will support you all the way during your training and fundraising, and, of course, we’ll be there on the day to cheer you on!
All entries include postage of your race number, chip-timing, and a bespoke race medal. All entrants must be at least 18 years or over.



The Autumn Blickling Half Marathon is a road race that starts and finishes in Aylsham, and is a different route to the Spring Blickling Half Marathon.
The popular breath-taking route takes you through the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside of Blickling and the surrounding areas.
Sign up at the link above to secure your charity place. Your payment will be refunded to you by EPIC Norfolk if you can fundraise a minimum of £150.00 for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
Once you have signed up, EPIC Norfolk will provide us with your email address and we will be in touch with a fundraising pack! When you have reached your target, we will send you a free branded Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity t-shirt or vest to run in, if you would like one.
All entries include chip-timing and a bespoke race medal. Race numbers can be posted for £1.20 extra, or collected in the morning before the race. All entrants must be at least 17 years or over.
Toilets and FREE parking nearby. Donuts and cookies at the end!
We are in need of some volunteers to help out at this event. Tasks include route marshalling, helping at the start and finish line, and car park management. If you are interested, please drop us a line at events@priscillabaconhospice.org.uk
“I had a great day and it was my first time running a long distance race. I enjoyed the route and everybody’s cheers really helped. The Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity was my first choice of charity, and I thought of my friend when it got really tough at 18-19K!”
Lucy Ferguson – 2024 participant
“Was mega, can’t wait for the next one! Enjoyed every second, thank you.”
Joshua Taylor – 2024 participant
The Raveningham Estate is open for its snowdrop season throughout February, giving visitors the chance to explore the carpet of sparkling white flowers around the 18th Century Hall.
Home to Sir Nicholas and Lady Bacon; it was Sir Nicholas’ mother, Priscilla Bacon, who added snowdrops to the garden. There are over 150 varieties to see!
Open between February 2nd-28th, every day except Saturdays, between 11:00am-4:00pm.
Entry is £7 for adults, £6 concessions, and under 16s free. RHS/HHA members are free in line with your card terms. Proceeds will come to the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
Signposted off the A146 at Hales, then B1136. Postcode NR14 6NS.
“We had a fantastic time completing the 5K inflatable run, and even better, it supported the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity! The numerous obstacle courses made it feel like we weren’t running 5 kilometres. After our team regrouped at the finish line, we agreed that we would have to do this again next year!”
Shane Julian, 2024 participant
“We all had a blast, thank you to all who organised the event!”
Emma Cole, 2024 participant







